Jam Filled is a dynamic workplace for like-minded creative artists, we will remind you why you love cartooning: every project is produced with an eye for quality and an ear for fun!

Our Toronto Studio is looking for a Modeling Supervisor to lead alongside the CG Supervisor with an assigned team to ensure all Modeling deliverables are completed and in line with the production schedule. The Modeling Supervisor will anticipate, communicate and troubleshoot any modeling performance issues.

You’ll get to:

Define the creative and technical approach for the show with the CG Supervisor
Ensure character, creature, vehicle, and character prop design work with Lighting
Drive early asset design and development
Troubleshoot cross-department Asset-related issues, and identify and drive efficiencies of any areas
Drive reviews/ rounds with Director/CG Supervisor and give feedback/tech approvals
Create and maintain training and discipline documentation
Implement solutions for workflow, toolset, pipeline, and design improvement
Assist and work with other department supervisors to ensure models are trouble free and work efficiently with the pipeline
Work with TDs and come up with useful tools for the show in the asset department
Attend other departments’ reviews to communicate modeling needs and provide insight for other department needs
Maintain awareness of technical, artistic, and pipeline issues with the project
Assess scripts/story early concepts and briefs to help breakdown model requirements and bid out appropriately
Develop and maintain a convention of standards for all models and ensure that Maya files are clean and optimized

This will be your JAM if you have:

5+ years CG modeling experience in a Maya production environment, with proven knowledge of skills in each
Prior lead/supervisory experience in CG Assets is required
Completed post-secondary education in 3D animation or other relevant area of study
Advanced working knowledge of Maya’s modeling techniques, with a good understanding of all checks and requirements needed to deliver a clean and optimized Maya file
Excellent leadership skills
Strong background in traditional art with an excellent sense of perspective, form, proportion, and scale
Excellent understanding of character anatomy (including facial expressions), and an artistic understanding of motion and behavior
General understanding of animation styles and techniques as well as an excellent comprehension of animation production for film and/or television
Great comprehension of the animation production pipeline with an understanding of adjacent department workflows
Superior creative and technical problem-solving skills
Ability to learn quickly and comprehend custom in-house production tools
Demonstrated ability to work productively and willingness to take initiative in a team environment
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet tight deadlines, and perform in a fast-paced environment
Strong scripting skills and good understanding of rigging mechanics

What’s in it for you?

Healthcare and dental
Competitive remuneration
Various activities, team-building events and parties
Flexible work hours
Focus on work/life balance

Boat Rocker is committed to hiring and supporting diverse candidates. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as being part of an under-represented and equity-deserving group. This would include people who identify as racialized, Black, Indigenous, women, LGBTQ2SI+, and having a disability among others. We also recognize the importance of intersectional identities in our hiring and retention.

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